The Latest Breaking News from Jacques Billant

3 die off northern France coast in a Channel crossing attempt

At least three migrants have died while attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain from northern France, authorities said

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

Tragedy Strikes As Migrants Attempt English Channel Crossing

Learn about the recent tragic incident in the English Channel involving migrant fatalities and the ongoing challenges faced by individuals attempting the p...

Top News · Dec 29, 2024

Toddler ‘trampled to death’ as migrants try to cross English Channel

At least four people, including a two-year-old, die in two attempts to cross the channel on crowded boats.

Al Jazeera · Oct 5, 2024

Three men arrested after five people die in Channel boat crossing

Suspects being questioned by National Crime Agency in Kent on suspicion of immigration offences

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024

Humanitarian groups demand safe routes to UK after five deaths in Channel

UN and Council for Europe add voices to outcry as more people drown within hours of ‘cruel’ Rwanda bill being passed

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2024

Five Dead, Including Child, In Tragic Channel Crossing Attempt

Despite facing perilous conditions, 57 individuals pressed on with their journey to Britain after the boat's motor was restarted, stated Calais prefect Jacques Billant.

International Business Times · Apr 23, 2024

Five people die in attempt to cross English Channel to the UK

Child among the dead hours after the British government approves a bill to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Al Jazeera · Apr 23, 2024

French police evacuate Calais migrant camp for third time in a year

Police have evacuated a camp of 700 migrants in Calais, on the coast of northern France. Home to mostly Sudanese people, the camp had already been evacuated in May and June, when it housed around 350 people.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11, 2023